KURT LEE LOETHER

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June 17, 1963—December 1, 2020

   Blest are they that die in the Lord, for they will find rest. 

   Kurt Lee Loether, age 57, passed away on December 1, 2020, after a long battle with multiple health issues. He was born in Tomah on June 17, 1963, and graduated from Tomah High School. Kurt resided in the Twin Cities for most of his life, but made many trips back to his family in Tomah.

   His church home was the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church within the Sacred Journey congregation, Rev. Frenchye Magee and Rev. Sally Johnson, who is retired. It was there he met Donna Long, who invited him to share her home and who provided friendship, comfort and support over the last several years of his life. Kurt also knew he could rely on his dear friend, Wayde Schultz, who had been a source of both companionship and love.

   Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Donald Loether; maternal grandparents, Lucile and Roy Chapman, and Marcus and Mae Loether.

   He is survived by his two siblings, Dilynn (Lamont) Kiefer and Mark (Laurie) Loether; nephews, Michael Wellnitz and Matthew Loether; niece, Sarah (Andrew Yerke) Loether; his maternal aunt, Janet Vaughan, living in Verona, WI; many cousins, his church family and friends.

   The family would like to extend both their gratitude and thanks for the care Kurt received at the Hennepin County Medical Center and, most recently, the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. The staff’s support during this difficult time in our world will never be forgotten.

   According to Kurt’s wishes, a graveside service will be held in Tomah on Monday, December 7, 2020, 1:00 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery (Memorial Garden) with Pastor Krysta Deede presiding. He will be laid to rest next to his parents.

   A Celebration of Kurt’s life is planned with his Sacred Journey family next June.

   The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements.

   Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com

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